Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2020

It is essential to build in time for them to discuss information and ask questions. lectures or mini-lessons), I would suggest recording a video and allowing students to self-pace through that video. #2 Facilitate a Small Group Discussion. TeachingVideoConf. 3 Conferencing with Students.

Learning 546

Learning Students Discussions Textbooks 546

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 13, 2020

My online learning activities typically involve the use of short videos, online discussions, student research, podcasts, and various formative assessments. This includes small group discussions, practice problems, experiments, retrieval practice or writing practice, as well as my favorite component, the teacher-led station.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Learning History Social Studies 546

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

Example: Two Teacher-Led Stations – One Differentiated, One Guided Reading and Discussion Reading Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.2 The teacher uses guided reading strategies, asking questions that help students focus on basic elements like characters and setting before discussing the moral.

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Teaching Writing Essay Discussions 395

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In the early days of my transition to blended learning, I had one Chromebook, which I received after writing a Donor’s Choose project. Communication Asynchronous online discussions in your learning management system so everyone gets to participate in the class dialogue. I thought, “What the heck?

Blended Learning 535

Blended Learning Critical Thinking Communication Participation 535

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2024

Teachers can use observations with a checklist when students are: Engaged in group activities or discussions to monitor individual participation and contributions. Teachers might include the following items on a checklist: Participation: Is the student actively engaged in the activity/discussion?

Feedback 431

Feedback Quizzes Coaching Discussions 431

Catlin Tucker

MAY 4, 2024

I was thrilled when these two inspiring educators provided me with an early copy of their book and asked if I would read it and write the forward. The goal is to streamline the teaching process while maximizing student participation, understanding, and skill development. I jumped at the chance!

Writing 383

Writing Feedback Learning Spaces Activities 383

eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

By leveraging edtech tools, teachers can foster participation, build confidence, and provide tailored learning experiences. Many times, shy students find it easier to express themselves in writing versus verbally. This approach allows shy students to participate actively without the pressures of face-to-face interactions.

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Gamification Interactive Learning Participation Students 327

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2023

Her diverse background in teaching writing, science and coding positioned her well to participate in the Project Topeka pilot, a multifaceted AI program that gave real-time feedback to students to support the development of argumentative writing skills. Through this writing process, they can have their own epiphanies.

Writing 189

Writing English Interdisciplinary Languages 189

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 21, 2019

When I facilitate station rotation workshops with teachers using StudySync , I encourage them to consider designing offline discussion stations. There is value in having a small group of six to eight students discuss a text as opposed to facilitating a whole group discussion. Compliment strong points made.

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Discussions Writing Communication Questions 283

Faculty Focus

MAY 20, 2025

Without adequate reading, students will be reluctant, or unable, to participate in class discussions and conversations for lack of understanding and fear of not measuring-up to peers (Severe, E., Course Context I teach a required, writing-intensive course for students in their junior year of their undergraduate studies.

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Instructors Assignments Participation Students 87

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team came up with fresh rules we think are less threatening and more geared to enabling students to enjoy this important writing style. Start small. Mastering these basics is akin to acquiring the essential building blocks that will enable you to construct a sturdy and aesthetically pleasing literary edifice.

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Essay Writing Skills Interdisciplinary 167

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Option 1 Science: Design a new experiment to test a scientific hypothesis Science: Write a research paper on an environmental issue Math: Solve a set of problems and explain your solutions in a video tutorial Math: Develop a math game that helps others learn about a mathematical concept or process English : Write an essay analyzing the symbolism in (..)

History 382

History Art Physical Education Essay 382

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Highlights include new Math Talks for grades 3-5, which feature activities focused on making sense of mathematics through open-ended prompts and rich student discussions, Daily Fix-Its and Weekly Edits, which are teacher-led presentations targeting common student grammar errors, and more.

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Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 191

eSchool News

JULY 5, 2022

the award-winning provider of distance learning, video collaboration and education technology solutions, announced their participation in the ISTELive 22 , one of the world’s most influential education events, hosted by The International Society for Technology in Education ( ISTE ). AVer Information Inc.,

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STEM Distance Learning Science Writing 330

eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2021

I recently participated in virtual events through my local library for the Big Read celebration. There was a typical book discussion via Zoom, but then there were also several virtual participatory art projects. What are some technologies and strategies to help facilitate this ?

Schools 315

Schools Motivation Art Math 315

Catlin Tucker

JULY 17, 2023

Although they understand the benefits of these collaborative conversations in station rotation, including increased self-efficacy, relationship building, and constructing knowledge together, teachers usually feel more comfortable designing teacher-led collaborative stations where they can control the discussion and ensure everyone is on task.

Discussions 247

Discussions Blended Learning Students Questions 247

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

When I facilitate blended learning workshops, I ask participants to think about these three roles and identify the role they spend the most time and energy in. We can spend all day telling students how to do something, like write a thesis statement, solve a type of problem, or analyze a primary source.

Blended Learning 498

Blended Learning Feedback Learning Instructors 498

Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

ELs need ample opportunities to practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English. Teachers can incorporate collaborative activities, discussions, and cooperative learning strategies, like reciprocal teaching , that promote speaking and listening skills. Culturally responsive teaching is also vital for supporting ELs.

English 274

English Blended Learning Language Languages 274

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 17, 2022

Yet, teachers may not actively participate in these community-building activities, which results in members of the class getting to know each other but not necessarily getting to know the teacher. Because relationships are reciprocal, it’s essential that the students feel connected to the teacher in a classroom.

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Teachers Blended Learning Classroom Management Discussions 365

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

High schoolers write a lot every school day. How can you help them improve their writing skills and have fun at the same time? Thats where daily writing prompts come in! Write a thank-you note to someone in your life. Have students write to the prompt before class begins. Do you like watching sports live or on TV?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Students from different backgrounds often have their own ways of participating and learning. Create activities that allow MLs to participate without the pressure of speaking in front of the whole class. Use small groups to discuss and solve problems. Give students opportunities to communicate their STEM thinking.

STEM 334

STEM English Language Languages 334

eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2024

If you then encourage students to research topics that interest them, they’ll be even more motivated to read and write–and they may even have some fun. Helping students uncover their passions I once had a student who insisted on writing her research paper on body piercings. Others painted or drew a picture.

Reading 327

Reading Assignments English Math 327

eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

They will have some amazing successes—and some failures—as they light the way forward and the rest of us endlessly discuss the potential uses and abuses of AI in our classrooms. Give your students a short writing assignment and give ChatGPT the same one, then have your students compare them and talk about the differences.

Education 333

Education Intelligence Failure Feedback 333

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

I invited Rabbi Elchanan Poupko , a middle school teacher, to write a guest blog and share a strategy for pairing and grouping students for after school work. You can also provide discussion prompts to encourage students to discuss what they are reading. Growing up, once we left school at the end of the day, it was over.

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Assignments Schools Middle School Middle School 318

eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2025

Jazzing the Text : In Content Area Vocabulary by Fisher and Frey, we learn that providing students opportunities to grow vocabularies with discussions is a significant component of word learning. I once witnessed a class participating in this activity. For better understanding, I wanted to see a record of everyones selections.

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Technology Middle School Middle School Assignments 229

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Recently Ribble and Massachusetts educator Jennifer Scheffer discussed exactly how that process might look for schools. Digital access: Full electronic participation in society, which includes helping to make sure everyone has equal access to technology and understands the limitations and drawbacks when this access is withheld.

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Mobile Devices Plagiarism Ethics Internet 279

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2021

Providing the Spark Jenessa Peterson, director of learning engineering at the Learning Agency, touched off the discussion in a Google Group run by her organization with the question: Is A/B testing between two benign conditions without participants' knowledge OK? software with or without encouraging messages, she writes. “If

Ethics 207

Ethics Knowledge Testing Learning 207

Edsurge

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Next semester, my students will spend time working with prompt writing, reflecting on LLM output and reflecting on when knowledge and learning matter versus when human-AI hybrid writing makes sense. Instead, they form the basis for our classroom discussion in the following meeting. Can students use AI to write their responses?

Teaching 208

Teaching Instructors Knowledge Writing 208

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

One of the persistent challenges in second language acquisition (SLA), especially within the communicative approach, is how to incorporate writing in a way that feels meaningful and beneficial to students. As a result, writing often takes a backseat, seen as an isolated, academic exercise rather than a communicative act.

Languages 124

Languages Language Writing Communication 124

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 4, 2024

This could involve discussing the content with classmates, relating it to real-life examples, or applying it to solve problems. Option 1 Take traditional notes Join a small group in-person discussion Practice and application offline (e.g.,

Knowledge 195

Knowledge Participation Discussions Writing 195

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2019

To keep current, teachers are required to participate in professional development and are faithfully adapting their curricula to include STE(A)M and social skills that are a necessity in the workforce. Education is moving beyond the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic and is surpassing skills assessment through standardized testing.

Teachers 223

Teachers Assignments Students Participation 223

Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

When paired with strong instructional practices, these tools open up more ways for students to participate, process, and thrive. Whether you’re new to working with MLs or just looking for a few fresh ideas, these five teacher-approved strategies are here to help boost participation, build language, and make learning meaningful for all.

Language 52

Language Languages Participation Writing 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 9, 2022

If you’ve been tasked (or voluntold) to run this activity, here are six activities that will tech-infuse participants: Debate. This is an exercise as much for presenters as audience, and is graded on reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. demonstrate good command of writing and speaking conventions. organization.

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Activities Schools Writing Knowledge 202

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Meanwhile, in my online section of the same course, students worked through carefully crafted modules at their own pace, their participation in discussion boards ebbing and flowing unpredictably. One of the most powerful techniques in my traditional classroom is the think-pair-share discussion format.

Active Learning 61

Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 61

eSchool News

JUNE 11, 2024

Activities like creating portfolios, writing reflective essays, or presenting on their learning journey can be very effective. Partnership building : Strengthen relationships with parents and community members by inviting them to participate in school events and activities.

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Achievement Schools Counselling Feedback 294

eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

School programs, such as inviting officers to participate in driver’s education classes, also provide avenues to bridge the gap between students and law enforcement. External drills involving multiple police departments not only bolster preparedness but also foster a sense of safety and trust between students and police officers.

Schools 282

Schools Communication Intelligence Evaluation 282

eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

A significant body of research has found that students who participate in scholastic esports programs benefit from increased emotional regulation, academic achievement, and graduation rates. These benefits only scratch the surface of the positive consequences for students participating in scholastic esports.

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Hybrid Learning STEM Schools Mobile Devices 328